C.Re.A. Calabria opens call for 2026 artist residencies
The call for C.Re.A. Calabria 2026 is open until June 7, 2026, offering at least 10 residencies of 10-15 consecutive days for professional artists, performers, and companies in live performance. Promoted by Compagnia Teatro del Carro and Dracma, it is co-funded by MiC and Regione Calabria. Residencies take place in Badolato (CZ), Polistena (RC), Filadelfia (VV), Soverato (CZ), and other local spaces. Four sections exist: Trampolino (under 35/emerging), In-Edite (unpresented early-stage works), Danza (curated by Virgilio Sieni), and Sentieri (projects from MiC-recognized residencies). A Special Section – Residenza Produttiva offers a 45-day residency with €10,000-15,000. Selected artists receive accommodation, tutoring, €2,500-5,000, insurance, and photo/video production, and must conduct 3-4 community meetings and a public restitution. Partners include Teatro del Grillo, Teatro Stabile dell’Umbria, Create Danza / Ramificazioni Festival, and Spazio nòva. Communication is by Theatron 2.0. Applications via online form by June 7, 2026; results by June 22, 2026.
Key facts
- Call open until June 7, 2026
- At least 10 residencies of 10-15 consecutive days
- Promoted by Compagnia Teatro del Carro and Dracma
- Co-funded by MiC and Regione Calabria
- Residencies in Badolato, Polistena, Filadelfia, Soverato
- Four sections: Trampolino, In-Edite, Danza, Sentieri
- Danza section curated by Virgilio Sieni
- Special Section offers 45-day residency with €10,000-15,000
- Selected artists receive €2,500-5,000, accommodation, tutoring
- Results communicated by June 22, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Virgilio Sieni
Institutions
- C.Re.A. – Centro di Residenza Artistica della Calabria
- Compagnia Teatro del Carro
- Dracma
- MiC
- Regione Calabria
- Centro Nazionale di Produzione della Danza CANGO
- Teatro del Grillo
- Teatro Stabile dell’Umbria
- Create Danza / Ramificazioni Festival
- Spazio nòva
- Theatron 2.0
Locations
- Calabria
- Badolato
- Polistena
- Filadelfia
- Sovereto
- Firenze
- Novara